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Suicide and domestic violence are closely linked
Survivors of domestic violence are twice as likely to attempt suicide multiple times
Identification
“I'm going to ask you some questions that may be difficult to answer, but I'm worried about you, so I want to know that you'll be OK.”
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Assess the level of suicide risk
Level Of Risk | Thoughts Of Dying Or Suicide | Plan | Risk Factors | Protective Factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Persistent | Definite plan | Multiple risks | Very few |
| Moderate | Persistent | No Definite plan | Moderate-severe risks | Limited but some |
| Low | Occasional | No plan | No immediate risks | Adequate |